Central Minnesota long-range transportation plans - Region 5 and 7E

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Map of Region 5 Development Commission and East Central Regional Development Commission Planning Areas in Central MinnesotaView full-size map

We are developing long-range transportation plans for Region 5 and 7E, which are represented by the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) and the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC). The plans will establish a vision and corresponding set of transportation goals, objectives, strategies, and actions for each region.

Plan goals

  • Coordinate with other state, regional, and local plans and with planned transportation investments.

  • Identify the regional transportation needs of stakeholder groups that exist in each region.

  • Communicate regional transportation solutions with a focus on major roads and highways.

  • Offer strategies and policy recommendations to aid in the identification, prioritization, and implementation of future transportation projects.

We want to hear from you

We would like to hear from people who live, work, and travel in each of the regions to understand common transportation issues and set goals for improvements. There will be online and in-person opportunities to:

  • Learn about the transportation systems in Region 5 and Region 7E.

  • Share experiences and input related to transportation in the area.

  • Identify strategies to improve transportation.

Please fill out the Questions and Feedback to have your voice heard!

Map of Region 5 Development Commission and East Central Regional Development Commission Planning Areas in Central MinnesotaView full-size map

We are developing long-range transportation plans for Region 5 and 7E, which are represented by the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) and the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC). The plans will establish a vision and corresponding set of transportation goals, objectives, strategies, and actions for each region.

Plan goals

  • Coordinate with other state, regional, and local plans and with planned transportation investments.

  • Identify the regional transportation needs of stakeholder groups that exist in each region.

  • Communicate regional transportation solutions with a focus on major roads and highways.

  • Offer strategies and policy recommendations to aid in the identification, prioritization, and implementation of future transportation projects.

We want to hear from you

We would like to hear from people who live, work, and travel in each of the regions to understand common transportation issues and set goals for improvements. There will be online and in-person opportunities to:

  • Learn about the transportation systems in Region 5 and Region 7E.

  • Share experiences and input related to transportation in the area.

  • Identify strategies to improve transportation.

Please fill out the Questions and Feedback to have your voice heard!

  • FAQs

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    What is the purpose of a long range transportation plan?

    Long range transportation plans (LRTPs) are periodically completed studies designed to evaluate regional transportation needs, align stakeholder values and priorities, understand funding opportunities and gaps, and engage the public in understanding its wants and desires.

    Once an LRTP is complete, it will guide the region’s future transportation planning and projects.

    What is a regional development organization (RDO)?

    Minnesota’s 12 Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) are key partners in statewide transportation planning and programming. Each RDO works with MnDOT through an annual work program framework. This framework ensures statewide consistency while allowing for unique differences in regional transportation issues around Minnesota.

    R5DC (Region 5) and ECRDC (Region 7E) are part of the Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP). ATPs recommend transportation investments for the State Transportation Improvement Program and Area Transportation Improvement Program and establish a framework to manage improvement programming.

    For more information, visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/program/mpordcatp.html

    How will this project engage the public?

    There will be online and in-person opportunities throughout the project to learn more about the current transportation system, share experiences and input related to transportation, and identify strategies to improve the regions.

    In addition to this website, project staff will:

    · Host public meetings for community members

    · Set up tables at existing community events

    · Organize meetings with local community groups

    Sign up for email updates or follow along this website to learn how you can stay involved.

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